Detail from the 13th century reliquary of St Gertrude at Nivelles Abbey, Belgium. The original was destroyed by a bomb in 1940. Remnants are on display at Nivelles. After the war a gold and silver replica was commissioned from goldsmith William Ibens and presented to the abbey.

The two figures are St John (L) and St Agatha(R) with the sword. See the article "From Theophanu to St Margaret" in this journal.

William Dugdale, the 17th-century English antiquary and herald compiled a number of works of continuing value for the medieval genealogist, including Monasticon Anglicanum, Antiquities of Warwickshire, Baronage of England, and various Herald’s Visitations

Durham Castle and Cathedral from the north-west

Source: Wikipedia Photo by Steve F E Cameron

The magnificent cathedral at Durham dating from the 12th century (with many later additions) is a fine example of the Romanesque style. As the centrepiece of the World Heritage Site it formed the backdrop to the 2017 FMG Conference and AGM which was held in the adjacent university.